Elko County, Nevada
Tornadoes, hail, floods and severe storms recorded here between 1959 and 2026, from NOAA's Storm Events Database. Search an address to see which tornadoes came closest to it.
23
Tornado reports
55
Hail reports
74
Floods since 1996
343
All events
0
Deaths
$14.5M
Property damage
Tornado paths in Elko County
The part of each tornado’s path NOAA recorded in this county, 22 in all. Zoom in and the paths widen to their surveyed width.
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NOAA's storm database records tornadoes back to 1950 and hail and thunderstorm wind back to 1955, but floods only from 1996 on. Older floods are missing here. For those, the U.S. Geological Survey's stream gauge records and flood reports are the place to look.
Most significant events
The strongest tornadoes, deadliest events and biggest damage here, up to 50.
Scaffolding collapsed from gusty outflow winds between 50 to 55 mph. No injuries, but the roadway was blocked. Elko Airport also gusted to 51 mph and NWS Elko gusted to 49 mph. Blowing dust was also observed.
Significant accumulating hail caused multiple accidents on Interstate 80 near the Carlin Tunnels.
Rain on a much above normal snow pack combined with frozen ground caused extensive flooding. About 30 homes and a few businesses in both Montello and Wells were flooded along with some homes and outbuildings in rural areas. Many rural roads were damaged and had washouts. US highw…
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Preliminary Report: A tree was uprooted at the home of a resident in south Elko. Approximate diameter of the tree was 12-18 inches. Estimated wind speed was about 61 mph.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Station (UP994) OLA, Elevation 4408 ft.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Station (RBVN2) Ruby Valley, Elevation 6891 ft.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Station (RLKN2) Ruby Lake, Elevation 5970 ft.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Station (RBVN2) Ruby Valley, Elevation 6891 ft.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Station (CRSN2) Crane Springs, Elevation 6414 ft.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Station (LONN2) Long Hollow, Elevation 5820 ft.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Local Nevada BLM Officials surveyed flood damage caused by a slow moving thunderstorm at the Dolly Varden Mountain Range. The survey provided evidence of flooding from water runoffs onto a service road caused by a thunderstorm over the area that lasted 2.5 hours that created a de…
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Station (TMBN2) Timber Mountain, Elevation 9000 ft.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Station (UP994) Ola, Elevation 4408 ft.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Station (UP994) Ola, Elevation 4408 ft.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Station (UP990) Moor, Elevation 6121 ft.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Station (RLKN2) Ruby Lake, Elevation 5970 ft.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Station (UP011) Deeth2 Upr, Elevation 5356 feet.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Station (ALRN2) Antelope Lake Raws, Elevation 5460 feet.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Station (SPMN2) Spruce Mountain Raws, Elevation 6296 feet.
Funnel Cloud Funnel Cloud
Public reported photos on social media of a funnel cloud looking NE from Spring Creek during morning showers and thunderstorms.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Station (STMN2) Stag Mountain Raws, Elevation 6790 feet.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Station (WSPNV) 6 S Clover Valley, Elevation 5794 feet.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A thunderstorm produced very strong winds that caused a tree to fall on a deck. Approximate diameter of the tree is 18 inches. The house was not damaged. Wind gusts were estimated at 60-70 mph. A nearby Mesonet station (WLSNV) 2.3 E Wells reported a wind gust of 81 mph at the tim…
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Station (SPKNV) SR-227 Spring Creek Roundabout MM11.5, Elevation 5452 feet.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Station (DW6485) D6485 Elko Station, Elevation 5229 feet.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Heavy rain from a thunderstorm caused an area of water approximately six to ten inches deep to run over portions of Tenth Street and Silver Street in Elko. The water covered the road and went over adjacent sidewalks.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Heavy rain from thunderstorms produced localized flooding at the intersections of 5th and Fir Streets. Photos from the public show water 3-6 inches deep over the roadway, with some folks taking to using Kayaks for their amusement.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Station (D6485) DW6485 Elko, Elevation 5230 feet.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Lamoille Canyon Road (Forest Service Road 660) on the Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest's Mountain City-Ruby Mountains-Jarbidge Ranger District near Elko, Nevada, was closed to motorized vehicles from Thomas Canyon Campground to Road's End Trailhead due to multiple debris slides t…
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Station (RLKN2) Ruby Lake Raws, Elevation 5970 feet.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Station (UP994) 3.1 SE West Wendover upr, Elevation 4408 feet.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Station (CRSN2) Crane Springs Raws, Elevation 6414 feet.
Tornado EFU Tornado
Public submitted photos of a tornado SE of Wells over mountainous terrain of the Wood Hills area. No survey was conducted due to no apparent damage and inaccessible or remote terrain. Path length an width were guessed at.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Station (RBVN2) Ruby Valley Raws, Elevation 6899 feet.
Tornado EF1 Tornado
This tornado started around 1:40 PM PDT, south of Halleck, NV. At 2:00 PM PDT the first discernible damage path was observed at a nearby ranch southeast of Halleck. This tornado continued north and east, crossing SR-229 before dissipating around 2:10 PM PDT.
Hail Hail
Public submitted photos of hail stones next to a ruler representing hail of 1.25 and 1.5 inches in diameter.
Hail Hail
The public reported hail around 1.25 inches in diameter.
Hail Hail
Hail was seen covering I-80 from NDOT camera at Emigrant Pass. Reports from travelers said that hail sounded like a shotgun was hitting the vehicle.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Station (CRCN2) Crane Springs Raws, Elevation 6414 feet.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Station (SPMN2) Spruce Mountain Raws, Elevation 6296 feet.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Station (ALRN2) Antelope Lake Raws, Elevation 5640 feet.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Station (PPRNV) I-80 Pilot Ndot, Elevation 4651 feet.
Debris Flow Debris Flow
Moisture locked up in mountain snow began to melt in Lamoille Canyon from temperatures in the 60s and 70s. This caused large rocks and boulders to fall onto and close USFS-660 from the Powerhouse Group Picnic Area to Thomas Canyon Campground.
Flood Flood
An area of minor flooding occurred and water was observed over SR-226 at MM15 with small rocks spotted along the road as well.
Flood Flood
Warm temperatures, rainfall, and snowmelt caused flooding of O'Neill Basin Road 755, as well as Twin Bridges road 715B. These roads were closed. Additionally, there were reports of flooding (standing water) for: All Osino Roads, All Ryndon Roads, Spring Valley Parkway and Spring …
Debris Flow Debris Flow
On the evening of August 12th, Lamoille Canyon received some brief periods of heavy rainfall. The BURN2 site located at the Thomas Canyon Campground in Lamoille Canyon recorded 0.34 inches that fell over a 15-minute span from 2100 to 2115LT. The area continued to get some more ra…
Debris Flow Debris Flow
A 1.5 to 2 mile stretch of road was closed in Lamoille Canyon after a couple of debris flows occurred depositing fine sand, mud, and stones on the roadway. The road was closed for 3 hours for cleanup. The BURN2 RAWS station placed last summer near the Thomas Canyon Campground in …
Flash Flood Flash Flood
The MIC at the Elko office reported that 1 to 2 miles east of the South Fork Reservoir, a wash on the east side of the lake filled and overflowed. It was also noted that the overflowing water picked up some debris or had some mixed in it. The water overflowed onto the road for a …
Debris Flow Debris Flow
A USGS Hydrologist relayed through dispatch at approximately 19:15LT that there was a minor debris flow 1.9 miles above the Thomas Canyon Campground. The BURN2 station located at Thomas Canyon Campground recorded 0.15 in the previous 3 hours. Although the Lamoille #3 SNOTEL repor…
Debris Flow Debris Flow
A USGS Hydrologist reported debris flows over the WildCat Burn scar and provided pictures. The Burn scar previously took a direct hit from a slow-moving thunderstorm with radar estimated 1-2/hr rainfall rates. It was previously determined by the hydrologist that 0.25 in 15 minute…
Events by year, as a table
| Year | Events | Tornadoes |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1 | 0 |
| 2024 | 17 | 0 |
| 2023 | 24 | 2 |
| 2022 | 14 | 0 |
| 2021 | 11 | 1 |
| 2020 | 8 | 0 |
| 2019 | 3 | 0 |
| 2018 | 19 | 1 |
| 2017 | 12 | 0 |
| 2016 | 4 | 0 |
| 2015 | 20 | 0 |
| 2014 | 43 | 2 |
| 2013 | 16 | 0 |
| 2012 | 12 | 1 |
| 2011 | 4 | 0 |
| 2010 | 7 | 0 |
| 2009 | 6 | 2 |
| 2008 | 2 | 0 |
| 2007 | 4 | 0 |
| 2006 | 6 | 0 |
| 2005 | 5 | 0 |
| 2004 | 9 | 1 |
| 2003 | 8 | 0 |
| 2002 | 11 | 0 |
| 2001 | 4 | 0 |
| 2000 | 2 | 0 |
| 1999 | 7 | 0 |
| 1998 | 10 | 1 |
| 1997 | 5 | 0 |
| 1996 | 12 | 1 |
| 1994 | 4 | 0 |
| 1993 | 2 | 1 |
| 1992 | 2 | 1 |
| 1991 | 1 | 1 |
| 1990 | 1 | 0 |
| 1989 | 1 | 0 |
| 1988 | 2 | 0 |
| 1987 | 5 | 4 |
| 1986 | 2 | 0 |
| 1985 | 2 | 0 |
| 1984 | 1 | 0 |
| 1982 | 1 | 0 |
| 1981 | 1 | 0 |
| 1980 | 1 | 0 |
| 1979 | 2 | 1 |
| 1978 | 1 | 0 |
| 1977 | 1 | 1 |
| 1970 | 2 | 1 |
| 1965 | 1 | 0 |
| 1962 | 1 | 1 |
| 1961 | 2 | 0 |
| 1959 | 1 | 0 |
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